A new book, Mammoth Miracle by Brent Houk, commemorates Edmonson County’s dramatic and historic 1976 state championship season. With a vote looming to classify basketball by enrollment, and with some of the state’s large schools sitting atop the ratings, Edmonson County surprised everyone. Utilizing Coach Bo Davenport’s teamwork-driven offense, they showed big and small schools alike what was possible for teams that played together. Mammoth Miracle takes readers inside the locker room for a glimpse of how the season unfolded through the eyes of top coaches and players. The book also demonstrates how little Edmonson County did its part 50 years ago to preserve the tournament structure that so many fans have treasured over the years.
Mammoth Miracle is available for purchase at www.brenthouk.com, at Amazon, and at Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville.